Social Impact Manager

Placements24; Willows (CA); Híbrido; USD 54.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks an experienced Social Impact Manager to strategize, implement, and evaluate programs that alleviate poverty through sustainable initiatives. This leadership role oversees multiple projects, builds partnerships, and measures impact in a hybrid on-site environment.

You will lead a team of program officers, manage budgets, and report on outcomes while aligning activities with the organization's mission.

Formación

• Master's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in program management, social impact assessment, or non-profit leadership.
• Proven track record of designing and managing development projects.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in M&E frameworks and data analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and resources effectively.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working within the Free State or similar socio-economic contexts is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the organization's social impact strategy.
• Design and manage projects focused on community upliftment and economic empowerment.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, government bodies, and partner organizations.
• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure program impact.
• Analyze data and generate reports on project progress, outcomes, and learnings.
• Identify opportunities for program expansion and innovation.
• Manage budgets and resources allocated to social impact initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of program officers and field staff.
• Represent the organization in relevant forums and networks.
• Ensure alignment of all social impact activities with the organization's mission and values.

Conocimientos

Project management

Impact assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Written & verbal communication

Educación

Master's degree in Development Studies / Social Sciences / Public Administration

Herramientas

M&E frameworks

Data analysis

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty through sustainable initiatives in the Free State, seeks an experienced Social Impact Manager. This pivotal role involves strategizing, implementing, and evaluating programs designed to create lasting positive change within the communities we serve. The position is based in Welkom, Free State, and operates on a hybrid model, offering flexibility while ensuring essential on-site engagement. You will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects, fostering partnerships, and measuring the impact of our work. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project management, impact assessment, and stakeholder engagement, coupled with a deep understanding of socio-economic development challenges. This is a leadership opportunity to shape and amplify our organization's impact in the Free State.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the organization's social impact strategy.
• Design and manage projects focused on community upliftment and economic empowerment.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, government bodies, and partner organizations.
• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure program impact.
• Analyze data and generate reports on project progress, outcomes, and learnings.
• Identify opportunities for program expansion and innovation.
• Manage budgets and resources allocated to social impact initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of program officers and field staff.
• Represent the organization in relevant forums and networks.
• Ensure alignment of all social impact activities with the organization's mission and values.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in program management, social impact assessment, or non-profit leadership.
• Proven track record of successfully designing and managing development projects.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in M&E frameworks and data analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and resources effectively.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working within the Free State or similar socio-economic contexts is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead impactful social development initiatives in Welkom.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Be part of a reputable organization making a tangible difference.